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Just about everyone looks forward to the holiday season❄️ No matter whether you celebrate certain holidays or not, there just seems to be a different type of energy in the air.  The holiday season just seems to bring out the kid in all of us and moods just seem to be in higher spirits.  Our …

With three kids at home, all having their own complex wish list, which always seems to get lost, holiday shopping is never a stress free experience.  With all the pushing and shoving at the mall when you wait till the last minute to fill the empty space under the tree, it seems as though you …

Christmas time is upon us. Whether you are baking holiday goodies, watching a classic holiday movie or stringing lights on the tree, this time of the year definitely lives up to it’s name as being the most wonderful time of the year.   Baking Do holiday calories really count? I mean really?? It’s the holidays. …

Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies Once again, summer has morphed into autumn.  To me, Fall is the best season.  There are many reasons I love this season.  The weather is changing, I can now go outside without slathering on sunscreen, the leaves are turning colors, football is finally here, and the holidays are just around …

As the temperature cools and the air turns crisp, there is a brilliance of colors that develop over the Autumn foliage 🍂The blaze of orange to cinnamon red fill the landscape.  It is officially sweater weather. Fall is a time for warm, rich colors and their hues have associated emotions.  Here are a few that you …

The Mysteriousness of the Winchester House If you are ever in San Jose, California, the Winchester House is definitely a must see.  From 1886 to 1922 it was home to Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester and the heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune.  In fact, the Winchester 1873 Repeater was known as “The …

During the last couple of years I decided to take up a new hobby – quilting!  I found myself loving this new challenge and now I am making quilts for friends and family🧵   After finding and claiming a space in my house that is just mine, I set up my sewing machine and organized …

Temecula Back in late October, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to the hillside town of Temecula. With its award-winning wineries and great restaurants, Temecula is the perfect resort destination. We went during the end of Harvest Season🍇  Harvest – or “crush” as it is sometimes called- usually falls between August and October. …

The Eternal City ✨ They say Rome is the eternal city. This historic place is home to ancient wonders, old world charm and of course gorgeous fashion and design. Millions of people each year step foot through the legendary landmarks, churches, and museums of this densely populated city. After my cousin went to Rome, I …

There is one job where you do not need experience or a degree. The salary is non-existent, no paid benefits, and the hours are non-negotiable. It is possibly the toughest job in the world. Good news is that you have the job for life. There are about 85 million women who have this job in …